Month: October 2015

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Tasty Cheezy Chips

Tasty Cheezy Chips made with a Dehydrator

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Ingredients:

2 bunches of kale (washed and torn)
2½ cups raw cashews (soaked for 4-6 hours then drained)
2 red peppers (seeded and chopped)
1 clove garlic
2 limes (juice only)
1 teaspoon salt (adjust to more if needed)


Directions:

Wash kale thoroughly and remove the thickest part of the stem
Tear kale into larger than bite size pieces and set aside in a large mixing bowl
Blend red peppers, garlic, lime juice and salt in a Super blender
Add cashews and blend to a creamy consistency
Combine mixture with the kale and massage it in with your hands making sure to coat all of the kale with the sauce
Using a Dehydrator, spread them on your solid sheets and dehydrate at 46 degrees for about 8 hours


Did you know?

Garlic, which is closely related to onions, leeks and shallots, is normally added to food to enhance the flavour and aroma, but did you know, that at its most basic garlic is medicine in nature. Just one clove of garlic has the following components, Vitamin C, B6, manganese, selenium and fibre. It also contains calcium, iron and potassium which help strengthen the bones in the body. It is known to be very effective for the common cold and flu’s as it helps boost the immune system to get rid of the accumulated toxins. It is also known to help lower blood pressure, cholesterol and the risk of heart disease. The antioxidants contained in garlic will help the kidney’s in detoxing the body form chemicals and other toxins that accumulate over time.

Kale is an ‘all in one’ vegetable. It is low in calories, rich in fibre and has zero percent fat on the one hand, on the other hand it contains high levels of iron, potassium, calcium, vitamin A and C and powerful antioxidants. The combination of these different elements prevents disease, boosts the immune system, stabilises cholesterol levels and aids in weight-loss.

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Sunflower Crackers

Sunflower Seed Crackers

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Ingredients:

2 cups sunflower seeds, soaked 4 hours, drained and rinsed
1 cup walnuts, soaked 4 hours, drained and rinsed
½ cup sun dried tomatoes, finely chopped
¼ cup filtered water
3 cups zucchini, chopped
½ cup flax meal
¼ cup hemp seeds
1 teaspoon sea salt

Optional:

Herbs of your choice


Directions:

Process walnuts and sunflower seeds in a Super blender, and mix well but not until its turned into a paste Transfer to a bowl
Add zucchini and process then add to bowl
Add flax meal and hemp seeds, sun-dried tomatoes, and water and stir to mix
Add more water to form wet dough
Add salt and pepper and optional herbs of your choice at this stage
Adjust to taste

Pour enough mix to cover one solid sheet and flatten out with a wet spoon, this makes the drying process easier
Continue with each solid sheet until mix is all used up
Dehydrate at 46 degrees 6-8 hours then flip and dehydrate 2-3 hours
Cut into squares and keep in a sealed container in pantry or fridge

Did you know?

Sunflowers are a good source of selenium, an antioxidant that is a known enemy of cancer. Sunflower seeds also contain bone-healthy magnesium and copper.

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Strawberry Bars

Strawberry Bars

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Ingredients:

¾ cup pitted, soft medjool dates
½ cup mashed banana
¼ cup raw jungle peanut butter or raw almond butter
¼ tsp sea salt
3 tablespoon chia seeds
3 tablespoon hemp seeds
3 tablespoon ground flaxseed
2 cups rolled oats (or gluten free rolled oats)
1 cup dried strawberries

Directions:

In a Super blender, combine the dates, banana, almond butter and sea salt – blend until smooth
Add the seeds and one cup of the oats and pulse until combined
Transfer to a bowl and stir in the remaining cup of oats, and the strawberries
Spread the mixture out on a lined dehydrator tray, about 2 cm thick, in a square
Dehydrate for 4 hours, then cut into 6 bars, separate a little and continue to dehydrate for 4 more hours until not sticky and firm, but still a little soft in the middle
Store in a refrigerator


Did you know?

Strawberries are the only fruit that have their seeds on the outside. The heart shape of a strawberry gives you an indication of one of the body parts it benefits the most. Strawberries are an excellent source of vitamins C and K as well as providing a good dose of fibre, folic acid, manganese and potassium. The vibrant red colour of strawberries contains powerful antioxidants and are thought to protect against inflammation, cancer and heart disease.

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Cream Cheeze Spread with Crackers

Cream Cheeze Spread with Crackers

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Ingredients:

Spread
2 cups cashews (soaked overnight, rinsed and drained)
¼ to ½ cup water
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 small clove garlic
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
5 tablespoons chopped chives
Salt to taste

Crackers
2 cups almonds (soaked overnight, rinsed and drained)
1 cup roughly chopped broccoli
3 carrots, roughly chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
½ cup ground light flax seed
1 cup water
¼ cup soy sauce
½ teaspoon Himalayan salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper


Directions:

Spread
Place all ingredients except chives in Super Blender and blend on high until smooth
Crackers
Pulse almonds, broccoli and carrots in your blender until you get a rough meal texture
Transfer to bowl, stir in onion and ground flax seed
In a separate bowl stir together water and soy sauce
Stir into the veggie mixture and let rest 10 minutes before rolling out
Roll out to 1 cm thick on your Kuto non-stick sheet or Ezidri Ultra dehydrator solid sheet
Dehydrate at 62°C for 1 hour
Reduce heat to 46°C and dehydrate for 8-12 more hours
Store in air-tight containers and enjoy within 2-3 weeks


Did you know?

Cashew nuts have a very low fat content which is very good for the heart, cholesterol levels and weight-loss. The calcium and magnesium content will keep your bones and teeth strong and healthy. Garlic, which is closely related to onions, leeks and shallots, is normally added to food to enhance the flavour and aroma but did you know that at its most basic garlic is medicine in nature. Just one clove of garlic has the following components, Vitamin C, B6, manganese selenium and fibre. It also contains calcium iron and potassium which help strengthen the bones in the body. It is known to be very effective for the common cold and flu’s as it helps boost the immune system to get rid of the accumulated toxins. It is also known to help lower blood pressure, cholesterol and the risk of heart disease. The antioxidants contained in garlic will help the kidneys in detoxing the body from chemicals and other toxins that accumulate over time.